The Level 4 AIM award Diploma in Counselling Practice is for those wishing to achieve professional status in counselling. This qualification enables learners to embark on counselling practice working within an ethical framework such as BACP or NCS. The placement requirement in this qualification is essential to the personal and professional development of the practitioner. Please be aware that this course comprises of a two-year taught programme within the College to complete your academic work. The final, third, year is for completing placement elements only and you may finish your course at the end of the two years if you have completed the 100 hours of supervised practice.
This qualification comprises of three mandatory units (Counselling Theory, Counselling Theory: a chosen approach and Study of Supervised Practice) and four optional units that provide an opportunity to deepen an understanding of theoretical perspectives within an integrative framework.
Our chosen approach is Integrative and our core theoretical model is Petruska Clarkson's Systems Integrative Psychotherapy. The four optional units we currently deliver are:
These units will be delivered as lectures, tutorials and experiential activities. You will also participate in personal development groups within the course programme. There may be a weekend residential.
You will learn about:
Placement requirements:
Personal therapy:
The Level 4 AIM award Diploma in Counselling Practice is for those wishing to achieve professional status in counselling. This qualification enables learners to embark on counselling practice working within an ethical framework such as BACP or NCS. The placement requirement in this qualification is essential to the personal and professional development of the practitioner. Please be aware that this course comprises of a two-year taught programme within the College to complete your academic work. The final, third, year is for completing placement elements only and you may finish your course at the end of the two years if you have completed the 100 hours of supervised practice.
This qualification comprises of three mandatory units (Counselling Theory, Counselling Theory: a chosen approach and Study of Supervised Practice) and four optional units that provide an opportunity to deepen an understanding of theoretical perspectives within an integrative framework.
Our chosen approach is Integrative and our core theoretical model is Petruska Clarkson's Systems Integrative Psychotherapy. The four optional units we currently deliver are:
These units will be delivered as lectures, tutorials and experiential activities. You will also participate in personal development groups within the course programme. There may be a weekend residential.
You will learn about:
Placement requirements:
Personal therapy:
This qualification is assessed through the following methods:
On successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma you will be eligible to apply for the Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
BTC provides a range of professional qualifications which can be achieved at different stages throughout your career, and at varying levels, providing clear progression routes.
See the progression routes available: https://visit.btc.ac.uk/en/counselling-courses
The course fee is £2807.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.